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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-03-04
A Woman Hanged.

Mrs. Roxalana Druse was hanged at
Herkimer, N. Y. on Monday, for the
murder of her husband.
Mrs. Druse ia the fifth woman hang
ed in New York state, and it is 35
years since an event of this character
has taken place. VIM. Druse. the
murdered man, resided with his family
Mrs. Druse, their daughter Mary,
their son George and their nephew
Frank Gates, on a farm at Warren,
Herkimer county. On the morning of
December 8, 1884, Druse arose, built
fire in the kitchen stove and repaired
to the barn to do chores. Before he
returned the other members of the
family had eaten breakfast, which
caused quarrel between the man and
his wife. Mrs. Druse called the chill
dren into another room and ordered
them to assist her to "put the old man
out OF the way" She handed load
ed revolver to Frank Gates and rope
to her daughter, and told them to help
her make "sure job OF it,
The Gates boy entered the kitchen,
and while behind Druse, who was seat
ed at the table, he fred two shots,
both of which took effect. Mary threw
the rope around her fathers neck and
dragged him from his chair to the
floor. As he attempted to rise Mrs.
Druse took the revolver from Frank
and emptied the remaining bullets into
her husbands body. Druse had life
enough to beg the murderers to spare
him, bat Mrs. Druse seized an ak and
struck blow after blow on the neck Of
the dying victim, till his head was
severed from the trunk. The body
was Cut up by Mrs. Druse and Mary,
while the boys watched outside the
house, and after the flesh had been
boiled in the kettle it was fed to the
hogs. The bones were burned in a
stove and the charred remains were
placed in box and a bag and hidden
in a swamp.
Mrs. Druse was twice sentenced TO
be hung, the last time being on De
cember 20. The governor granted a
reprieve to February 28, pending the
decision of the Legislature on the bill
to abolish the death penalty in the case
of women, but the measure having
failed to become law, the prepara-
tions to carry the sentence into effect
were resumed, and she suffered the ex-
treme penalty of the law.
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Rheumatism

IL Is an established fact that Hoods Sar.
saparllla has proven an invaluable remedy
in many severe cases Of rheumatism, effect
ing remarkable cures by its powerful action
in correcting the acidity Of the blood, which
is the cause of the disease, and purifying
and enriching the vital fluid.
B Is certainly fair to assume that what
Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for others it
will do for you. Therefore, II you suffer
the pains and aches of rheumatism, give
this potent remedy fair trial.
A Positive Cure.
"I was troubled very much with rheuma.
tism in my hips, ankles, and wrists. l
could hardly walk, and was confined to my
bed good deal OF the time. Being rec
commended to try Hoods Sarsaparilla, I
took four bottles and am perfectly well.
cheerfully recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla
as one of the best blood purifiers in the
world" W. f. WooD, Bloomington, Ill.
For Twenty Years
!. have been afflicted with rheumatism. Before
1888 found no relief, but grew worse. then
pegan taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, and it did
me more good than all the other medicine L
ever had" II. T. BALLOON, Shirley, Mass.
"I suffered from what the doctors callet,
muscular rheumatism. took Hoods Sar
saparilla and am entirely cured" j. v. Az
PRoUDFooT, letter carrier, Chicago, Ill.
We shall be glad to send, free Of charge
to all who may desire, book containing many
additional statements Of cures by
Hoods Sarsapari!la
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for IS. Made
only by @. 1. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-03-04

Every newspaper in Philadelphia
including the Press which is recogniz.
ed as the leading republican paper iu
the state, opposed the Dependent Pen
sion bill, and commended the Presi-
dents veto. Many Grand Army posts
added their protests to the passage of
the bill, and numerous brave soldiers
expressed their approval of the Presi-
dents action. The criticism in last
weeks Republican, in which disloyal
motives are charged as the animus
that prompted the veto, does not tally
with the expressions of approval from
prominent republican sources all over
the country.
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Sthupler'a Dardluart.

BLOOMSBURY, IA.
A very pretty piece of work
we have in silver is spoon hol-
der and call bell combined best
quadruple plate, ornamental,
handy and not high priced.
Carving knives and forks in
sets from rs cents to twenty dol
lars, with or without. cases.
If you want something hand
some for the table we have it in
a dozen pearl handled, heavily
plated dinner knives in a blue
plush case lined with satin; a lit
tie expensive but worth all we
ask.
Our trade on silver is increas-
ing; advertising and a large line
of reliable ware to select from is
what causes it. We just receiv-
ed 80 dozen spoons and forks in
variety Of patterns and have
some more of those lower priced
casters on the way. Lower
priced because they are plain,
but just as heavily plated as the
more expensive patterns.
Handsome tea and coffee pots
in solid brittania, bright as sill
yer and will wear a life time
and always keep their color.
Tea kettles in galvanized iron,
agate iron, copper, plain and
fancy, polished and nickle plat
ed, light and durable.
One of the haudiest things
about the kitchen is the new
combination flour and sugar sif-
ter; answers for a measure and
scoop, egg beater, rice washer,
fruit strainer. You buy it of
agents at seventy-fve cents, we
sell it to you for 25 cents.
Sign of the big Yale Lock
Key.
j. R. SCHUYLER & co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-03-04

If 1887 holds out as it has begun, it
will present one of the most remark
able records for murders, fires, mining
accidents, railroad disasters, and other
crimes and casualties ever known.
Among the latest reports is the loss of
a Chinese junk bound from Hainau to
Siam, on which nearly six hundred
persons perished.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-03-04

After working several months on
eight-hour time, the Delaware, Lacka.
wanna & Western Company Wednes-
day morning put all its miners and
laborers in the collieries of the Wyo-
ming and Lackawanna Valleys on full
time with every prospect that there
will be several months of steady work
every working day in the month. The
order means better time and pay to
about 25,000 workmen. 1t is also re-
ported that the Delaware and Hudson
Companys miners will 60 on full time
March Is.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-03-04

A joint resolution proposing an
amendment to the constitution, abol-
ishing the poll tax and requiring thirty
instead of sixty days residence to en-
title citizen to a vote, has passed
second reading in the state senate.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-03-04

The forty-ninth congress ended yes
terday, nominally, but the legislative
day extends until to-day at ~ o'clock.
Should special session be called, the
fiftieth congress would assemble at
once.
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PHILADELrHlA MARxETs.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.

FEED'-Western winter bran, spot, 1880 q l4.e5
. tLouh-Western extras 8O0l@ $50 Penna
Ialnlly, Ss1h@ 400 Ohio clear, A25 "a 450 winter
45O
MMJHEAT--Pennsylyania red, No. lei
CORN.-50 aA
0ATs-No. white "a S5 No. 9, 81
HAY AND STRAW Timothy-Choice western
and New York, ,l4OO fair TO good Western and
NeM YORK, 800 "a i20O; medium Western and New
1oTki oil cut hay as TO quality Ia. q 10.
"a 10. "
POTATOES.-New 40 a 60 per bbl
,EGGs.-Pennsylvania 10; western l2k.
BuTlER.-Pennsylyani creamery prints 23a2i
i2 S''' ''
LIVE PouLTRY.-Fowls II @l2H
DRESSED POULTRY. Chickens, II a
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Reported 6y g. S. Palmer, Wholesale Comm iSSion
Merchant 100 Redde ST., NJ y
NEW YORK, February as, 1857.
Owing to the influence of saturdays se-
we're snow storm, and weather being colder
to-day our market has assumed tirmer
tone on eggs, and prices have further ad-
vanced, selling to-day for 1Stc. Lent also
having commenced the consumption will
be larger, anc we look for favorable prices
to be sustained. Dressed calves in moder-
ate supply and choice stock selling from
10 to l2c; inferior, from to 10c; grassers,
u to &c; dressed pork, Z to SIC; Spring
lambs, $50 to $50 per head. Receipts of
poultry are not large and choice, fresh
Killed stock selling readily; small turkeys,
choice, IL to 13c; chickens, 13 to s14c;
dtcks, IL to lac; geese, 8 to 10c; game, live
pigeons selling from 40 to SOC per pair; red
head duck, 1.50 to 400 per pair; canvas
back duck, 800 to $50. Fancy elgin
creamery butter selling from 2S to 29c, but
receipts OF old butter continue liberal and
prices low, selling extras from "a to csc;
good, ~ to ~; inferior grades, " to lSc;
cheese, fancy, 12t to 1872 Choice Winter
apples IN good demand and selling Green
lngs and Baldwins from 225 to 1915 per
Dbl; Northern spy, Seeks and other Winter
varieties, 2.75 to % per bbl Choice Early
Rose, Burbank, Hebron potatoes, ranging
in price from 80 to 1,75 per bbl; Peerless,
! 40 sweet potatoes, 90 10 2.25 per Dbl.
Onions, red and yellow, 1.75 to 2.25 per
bol; white, $3.50 to 450. Cabbage, 800 to
900 per 100. Russia turnips, l 90 to 1,25
per bbl, Hubbard squash, 1.75 to 200 per
Dbl: Marrow beans, 1877 to 90; medium,
! AZ to 90; white kidney, 1.60 to 1.65;red,
l'6O to Ito, The market on dried fruits
continues about the same and fancy evap-
GRATED apples firm in price, selling from IL
to l3c; sun dried a TO &c. Evap. raspber-
ries, l3c; sun dried, 17c; plums, SCI huck-
leberries, &c; blackberries, 10c; cherries,
IL to lSc,, pitted. Maple sugar, 10 to lie
per lbi maple syrup, 75c to 100 per gallon.
Fla. oranges, fancy Brights, B. 90 to 20
per box golden sweet russetts, SO. Fla.
strawberries, 75c to 90 per quart Honey,
RI ngng from to lie per h., according to
quality. Beeswax, 81 to 22c. Tallow A
per ID, Hay, 90 to soc per cwt. Rye
straw, so to zoo. Clover seed 81 to &c per
I6i timothy, from 9 90 to 2 25 per bushel
aPurs Purs and skins-marten,1. 25 to J.00;skunk,
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Dyspepsia Cured.

1t wonld be impossible for me to de-
scribe what | suffered from Indigestion
and Headache up to the time 1 began
taking Ayers Sarsaparilla. was under
the care of various physicians, and tried
great many kinds of medicines, but
never obtained more than temporary re-
iief' After taking Ayers Sarsaparilla
ior snort time, my headache disap-
neared, and my stomach performed its
duties more perfectly. To-day NV
health is completely restored. = Mary
Harley, Springfield, Mass.
l have been greatly benefited by the
prompt use OF Ayers Sarsaparilla. IL
tones and invigorates the system, repu-
lates the action OF the digestive and
aSsimilative organs, and vitalizes the
blood IL is, without doubt, the most
reliable blood purifier yet discovered. y
~, ID; johnson, 1888 Atlantic avenue,
Brooklyn, N Y.
Aver S Sarsaparilla,
prepared by Ord G, Aver & Co., Lowell, Mas.
Price siI six bottles, %.
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

ESTATE OF WIN. PPGG, OF MADISON.
The undersigned auditor appointed by the
Court, to make distribution OF the money left in
10 nd OF said deceased, payable upon the death OF
VIM. Lilley, a sonIn-aw of said deceased, will sit
at his Office In Bloomsbury, on Friday, March ii,
1887 at 10 O'Clock m, to attend to the duties OF
his appointment, when and where II parties hav.
ing claims against said estate must appear and
prove the SAME or be forever debarred from coming
In on said fund. JOHN G.. FREEZE
feblS Auditor.
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Sc AER f. s.,

more or less whereon are erected q two story
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE,
barn and wagon house and other outbulldlngs-
water on the premises This farm Ia located within
two miles of depot of Wilkes Barre and Western
railroad, and fve miles of depot of Bloomsbury
and sullivan railroad, and is convenient to good
markets. Possession given on April I, 1887. Also,
OF the same time will be sold, Tread Power
Threshlng Machine. A liberal credit will be given
and terms made known on day OF sale.
feb1S) |. A. DEWITT, Ex'r
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SATURDAY, March 10, 1887.


at p. NJ at Court House, the foil owing message
and lot of ground with the appurtenances situate
in the township of orange, in the village OF
Orangeville Beginning at a stone in line OF land
of Elizabeth Bowman thence north nfty-six and
one-half degrees west to the public road leading
TO Fishingcreek thence along same to line Of land
lately conveyed to Geo. s. Fleckenstne by parties
of first part hereto distance of ftty-eight feet
more or less, thence South fifty-six and one-half
degrees. East to post corner, thence South thirty
degrees West nfty-elght feet more or less to the
place or beginning. 1t being portion OF the
premises conveyed by Samuel Coleman party OF
first by Deed dated July H. 1876. Whereon are
erected two story frame dwelling house, stable
and out. buildings.
Seized, taken in execution, at the suit OF Sllas
Conner, vs. Conrad G. Coleman andMary NJ. Cole
man and to be sold as the property of Conrad G.
Coleman and Mary N. Coleman.
YosT, Atty SAMUEL SMITH. Sheriff.
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SHERIFFNS SALE.

BY virtue OF a writ of Lev. Fa. issued out OF the
Court Of Common Pleas OF Columbia county, Pa,
and to me directed, will be exposed to public sale,
in Bloomsburg on
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F ailing Health.

Ten years ago my health began to fail.
was troubled with distressing Cough,
Night Sweats,, Weakness, and Nervous.
scribed by different physicians, hut
became so weak that | could not 20 nm
stars without stopping TO rest. NV
friends recommended me to try Aver 4
Sarsaparilla, which did, and am now
as healthy and strong as ever. = Mrs.
E' l.. Williams, Alexandria, MINI.
have used Ayers Sarsaparilla, in nv
family, for Scrofula, and know, II il il
taken faithfully, that it will thoroughly
eradicate this terrible disease. 1 have
also prescribed it as a tonic, as well as an
Alternative, and must say that honestly
believe 1t to be the best blood medicine
ever ercompounded.- +. Fowler, NJ. d..
ID. ID, s., GreenyilIe Tenn
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EXECUTORS SALE
OF VALUABLE
Real Estate i!

by virtue OF the last will and testament OF John
@. Moore late OF Greenwood township, deceased,
the undersigned executor win expose TO Publ,
Sale, on the premises, on
SATURDAY, March IL, 1887,
at ten O'Clock a. m, all that certain farm and
tract of land situate In Greenwood township, Col.
Co., Pa bounded and described as follows, VIZ
Northwardly by lands of Augustus stauter and
Benz. NJ McIIenry, eastwardiy, by lands OF l. A.
Dewitt, southwardly by lands OF II. A. Moore and
westwardly by lands OF the heirs of Sam1 Freas
aoo "a,
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The First Sign

OF failing health, whether in the form Of
Night Sweats and Nervousness, or in a
sense of General WEAKNESS and Loss Of
Appetite, should suggest the use of
Ayers sarsaparilla. This preparation
is most effective for giving tone and
strength to the enfeebled system, pro-
noting the digestion and assimilation Of
food, restoring the nervous forces to
their normal condition, and for purify
ing, enriching, and vitalizing the blood.
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Nav Yosk MARkETs.

Reported by G. s. Palmer, Wholesale Commission
Merchant, 100 Redde ST., N. Y.
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SOMER%.

kooRREsPoNDENcE.l
 Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather, goodly audience gathered in the church last Thursday evening to the the choir. The exercises consisted of voc and instrumental music. After the enter tainment the singers were invited below for refreshments provided by the ladies.
 The benevolent society met in the chapel Wednesday afternoon and evening. k The school in Battle street began last Monday. l@S
 In district No. 1 Roland Tiffany has been neither absent nor tardy.
 Misses Maud Pomeroy, Cora Ravens, Clara Russell, and Carrie Hunt have re turned from Wilbraham, where they have attending school
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HOME " JEWS.
rnna Mnnicaa,


 <Matter nader this head oight cents per line.l
 "A W. Walker is selling Folding Bustlel for 38 cents each, 3 for $1. Same as Lady aren't sold from 55 to 75 cents each.
 Fresh Spinach every week at Ellis
 Large stock of Spring Dress Goods at A W. Walkers.
 If you want choice No 1 Block Island Mackeral you can get them at Ellis
 Extra bargains in Ladies' Jerseys at A. W Walkers.
 The celebrated Deerfoot Farm Products for sale at Ellis.
 -Pemberton, the cash grocer. goes out of business in April, and is selling goods al very low figures Now is the time to buy Don't miss this chance to get first class groc- cries at Uholesale prices.
 Plain, Sage, English Dairy, Fdam, Pine apple, and Neufchatel cheese at Ellis.
 -Gentlemen, try pair of the w. E. Han ley $500 shoe warranted, and ysu will have no others. They are made in Button, Bal and Congress, plain and cap toe, and are fol sale only by sign of the big boot, w. E Han ley.
 -Yon will always find the largest stock, the lowest prices and most reliable goods al Hanley's Shoe Store.
 Try Dr. Hero's Cough Syrup, at Tatt's Libby, MeNeil & Libby's cooked corn beef, two ib cans, IS cents at Pemberton's Cash Store.
 Choice Indian River Oranges, Bananas, and Grapes at Ellis.
 When D. H. Brigham & Co.,, the well and favorably known Springfield Clothiers and Furriers, undertake to do thing they do it regardless of the loss, as will be seen by their advertisement on our 2d page. Ladies will be especially interested in this the last and most important sale of the season, as well as all others who desire to invest in Clothing, Fur Bobes or Blankets. as it will pay to buy and hold these Standard Goods" if not wanted for use this season.
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BOLTON.

Mrs. Caroline B. Steele, who died in Springfield last week, was native of He- bron, and daughter of one of the first lay preachers of the Methodist church in this section of the country. She was widow,of Sanford Steele, former we'll known citi. zen of Bolton, and sister of Dr. Charles F., Sherman F., and John w. Sumner of Bolton. T. E. Steele, a prominent lawyer 81 years of age. atl.
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len Willis, from consumption, from which he had suffered many years. Being a very active man, he had worked most of the time until the last week or SO, of his life, when he WIS confined to his bed, ,and for the last few days was unable to speak, and was un- conscious, or partially SO. He was man of few words, but what he said seemed to be to the point. A kind husband and father, those who knew him best esteemed him most. He had not an enemy in the world Cor if he had, he never knew it). He was always very careful about doing or saying anything that might hurt the feel ings of others. He leaves a widow with whom he had lived for over 30 years, and an adopted son years old.
 Marshall Benson is intending to move into part of Mrs. Willis house, soon.
 A CARD.-I desire to thank all who so kind ly aided me in my recent trying af6iction
 STAFFORD HOLLOW.
 Services at the Unlversalist church next Sunday morning aud evening, with preaching by the pastor Rev. J. F. Sim mons. Morning subject, 'sThe Blessed ness of Christian Hope and Truth" Spec ial mention will be made of Henry Ward Beecher as man and q preacher. Eve ming subject, Keeping the Command ments of God" A cordial invitation to all
 LECTURE TO FARMERS. the aus pices of Stafford Grange, Dr. George A. Bowen of Woodstock will address the farmers of the town and vicinity at the town hall on Wednesday next (23d), at 2 p. n. The topic will be The Grange, it's objects and advantages to, farmers. There should be general and full attendance of those interested in agriculture and in the best methods of promoting the interests of 3 pursuit whose interests are so important to those of all pursuits g
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HIMHnN.

The w. CT. U. at their last meeting, rescinded the vote of previous meeting to hold an entertainment at the presen1 time. The entertainment contemplated, will be in charge of the young people oi the place.
 The young people of Union announce an entertainment for Wednesday evening next (23d), to consist of the three-ac1 drama, rs 1 "The 1e1 Turn of the Tide, the two ing, etc. Admission 20 cents, and all cor cordially invited. Exercises to begin al 73O prompt, but if very stormy to bt
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Willimantic and vicinity this winter, with gratifying success, thus earning funds to pursue his studies upon his favorite instru- ment the coming summer. tsg
 -Comical Brown, Wednesday evening 16th), and we hear that Uncle Toms Cabin is booked at town hall for April 11th, and n bean bake and dance Friday evening, March 25th. These seem to give us plenty of amusements at the close of VUinfnr e,-s
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mANsFIELD.
GooRREspoNDrnCn.l. |.

ION1S1sSsE A 9 8| N.
 The late B. B. GurIey left $25. coo to his widow, and same amount to each of his children. He also left SIC, ,000 to each of his grandchildren.
 There have been two recent cases of pneumonia in the agricultural school. They were successfully treated by Dr. Johnson.
 Collector Weeks may be seen at places and times advertised in another column.
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TOLLAND Ds

Dwight and Wm. T. Newcomb were brought before Justice Dlmock last week. charged with stealing chickens last fall from A. l.. Anderson & Son and others (mention of which was made in this corre- spondence at the time). They were bound over to the June term of the superior court, and bonds furnished.
 The cantata of Rebecca has been the absorbing topic with large number of our towns people the past week, and last Wednesday and Thursday evenings all who wished were permitted to see and hear it (fOr % cts. ), and it was cheap enough. Prof. Hatch's orchestra furnished the in- strumental music, excepting the piano, which was manipulated by Miss Alice Phillips and Miss Miriam Underwood. The principal characters were taken by Prof. Favor, Messrs. Phillips, Hines, Dim ock, Morton, Fuller, Agard and Price, Miss Phillips, Mrs. Price, and Miss Ives, supported by chorus of about 20 voices. Wednesday evening the hall was packed fulL Thursday evening good-sized aud- 1ence, despite the unpleasant weather, en- loyed the performance very much. The writer, not being musical critic. can only say all seemed to do very well indeed, and all went off smoothly, without any of the hitches that are so apt to occur in amateur performances. The cornet solos of Master Levitt were finely rendered for 15-year- old youth, as was the music by the or chestra. Tuesday evening, by invitation, it was presented at the hall in South Will lington.
 Friday evening the last of the series of dances given by the Holland Social Club takes place. As in past seasons they have been very enjoyable, and the prompting of MT. F. A. Dean has been as satisfactory as his playing has been charming. MT. I.Dean lived in this town when quite small, but his musical inclination led him to abandon the prosaio life of farmer boy and strike out for himself, and he has by his own exertions made splendid progress in his musical studies. Upon the violin he has given lessons to large class in